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Configuring RHEL7 Networking Using nmcli

This post shows you how to use the nmcli utility to rename and assign static IPv4 addresses to a networking interface in a newly created CentOS 7.0 VM.

RHEL/CentOS 7: Revert To Old Network Interface Naming Convention

RHEL/CentOS 7 uses SystemD predictable network interface names. This post shows you how to rename a network interfcae to eth0,/em>without modifying the kernel commnad line or any udev rules, and without requiring a sytem reboot.

Fastest Way to Gain Root Access in RHCSA7 Exam

This blog post describes the fastest way that I know to change the root password on a RHEL7 platform if you do not know or have forgotten the root password. A typical use case is the RHCSA 7 exam.

My Thoughts on Systemd on RHEL7

This blog post discusses my viewpoint that systemd adds no value when used on an enterprise server such as RHEL7 and, in fact, results in a misuse of scarce corporate or governmental resources for no discernable increase in security or productivity.

So You Think You Are Ready For The RHCSA Exam?

Want to test your RHCSA test preparedness? This blog post provides details of a custom CentOS 7.2 VM which enables you to do exactly that. As close to the real exam experience as possible.